Clove for Toothaches

clove for toothaches

There are very few things as bothersome as a toothache - particularly when you can't immediately get to a dentist. There are plenty of over-the-counter toothache medications, but wouldn't it be more convenient if you could just reach into your spice ... Read More...

Minor Cut? Maybe You Could Use Skin Glue

skin glue

Recently, my husband played in a rugby game in Virgina Beach - about a six hour drive from where we live. When he was accidentally kicked in the mouth during his final Sunday night game, we worried that the cut on his face might need stitches, ... Read More...

Why Don’t More People Use Hearing Aids?

hearing aids

Most of us know someone who speaks a bit louder than normal, listens to the TV at a high volume, or just flat out needs you to yell in order to hear you. Usually it's an older friend or family member, but anyone can be hard of hearing - whether it's ... Read More...

Painkiller Addicts and Their Quest for Prescribing Doctors

prescription drug abuse

A disturbing statistic is that more than one-fifth of Americans have taken a prescription drug for non-medical reasons. The trend is even more alarming when it comes to high school students, 25 percent of whom are said to abuse prescription drugs - a ... Read More...

June In-Season Produce

in-season produce cherries

New York has been hit with a heat wave! With the temperature topping 90 degrees, many of us are not in the mood to cook. Luckily, there are many in-season fruits and veggies this month that are delicious just as they are. Here’s the in-season ... Read More...

World No Tobacco Day 2013: Send the Tobacco Industry a Message

world no tobacco day

Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors "World No Tobacco Day" to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco. This year's theme is about sending a message to the tobacco industry. The WHO is calling for a ban on all tobacco ... Read More...

Is a Higher SPF Always Better?

higher SPF

It's true that SPF 15 provides more protection than SPF 4, and 30 is better than 15. So, it stands to reason that the higher the SPF number, the better, right? Not necessarily. According to Dr. Steven Wang, a dermatologist at Memorial ... Read More...

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for Doctors?

drug and alcohol testing for doctors

If passed, one of the things a proposed ballot measure will ask California voters to decide is whether doctors should be subjected to mandatory and random drug and alcohol testing.  The California Medical Association has called the initiative ... Read More...

Hoarding Now a Recognized Mental Health Disorder

hoarding

Hoarding is defined as the excessive collection of items (often with little to no value) and the inability to discard them. If you've ever seen one of the many reality TV shows about hoarders, you may be surprised to hear that the condition wasn't ... Read More...

How the Affordable Care Act Will Improve Our Health

affordable care act

If you don’t already know, come January 1, 2014, President Obama’s sweeping healthcare reform law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becomes the law of the land.  As part of that law, any new health insurance policy sold will have to include ... Read More...